Rear Axle Spindle Problems of Kia Motor RIO

Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 2 problems related to rear axle spindle (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the RIO.

1 Rear Axle Spindle problem of the 2012 Kia Motor RIO

Failure Date: 12/15/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Rio. The contact stated that the rear tires wore prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a bent spindle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 41,000. Ml.

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2 Rear Axle Spindle problem of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Failure Date: 04/18/2008

Vehicle started to vibrate like wheels were out of balance. Turned into driveway driver side rear wheel fell off with brake drum still attached to wheel . Vehicle came to stop. Kia customer service line contacted, because there was no active service bulletin offered no help. Vehicle repaired at local firestone tire store. Wheel spindle and inner and outer bearings replaced.

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